Synthesis of Lacustrine Wave Scour Evaluation Methods
A scour analysis is required for all new bridges over water, including bridges through lakes and reservoirs. Wave action may be the primary driver of erosion in these lacustrine environments; however, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides no guidance on predicting scour depths caused by wave action in still waters. In Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) normal course of work, it would perform a scour evaluation for all bridges over water but currently there is not guidance on how to do so for bridges in lakes and reservoirs. This synthesis will develop guidance for conducting scour analyses for bridges in lacustrine environments, where wave action may be the primary driver of erosion.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $65000
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Contract Numbers:
0-7163
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Sponsor Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Managing Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Project Managers:
Glancy, Chris
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Performing Organizations:
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX United States 77843-3135 -
Principal Investigators:
Briaud, Jean-Louis
- Start Date: 20220901
- Expected Completion Date: 20230831
- Actual Completion Date: 20230831
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridges; Lakes; Scour; Water waves
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Maintenance and Preservation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01863356
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Texas Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: 0-7163
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Nov 3 2022 5:40PM